10 Tips for Healthy Dairy Cows and Better Milk Production
🐄 Tips for Healthy Dairy Cows and Better Milk Production Choose healthy breeding bulls Select bulls with good body condition, sound legs and feet, good fertility, and desirable milk-producing genetics. Avoid breeding from animals with known hereditary problems. Select your cows carefully Keep replacement heifers from healthy cows with good milk production, good fertility, easy calving history, and good temperament. Don't breed an underdeveloped heifer A heifer should reach adequate body weight and physical maturity before breeding. Breeding too early can compromise her growth and reproductive performance. Feed cows according to their production stage Lactating cows need more energy, protein, minerals, and good-quality forage than dry cows. A balanced ration supports both milk production and reproduction. Pay special attention during the rainy season 🌧️ During prolonged rains, forage quality and availability can change, while muddy conditions can increase hoof p...